RecycleYourPlastics.org is an easy to use resource on plastics recycling for recycling professionals. The site includes resources such as user-friendly tips and tools, best practices, ready access to experts and peers in the recycling world and more.

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In 2012, nearly 1.02 billion pounds of post-consumer rigid plastics were recycled nationwide – triple the amount recycled in 2007. Today, over 60% of people in the U.S. have access to non-bottle rigid container recycling.

Plastic bags and plastic wraps make up the category “plastic film.” This includes everything from grocery and bread bags to shrink wrap and paper towel film. In 2012, the recycling of post-consumer plastic film surpassed one billion pounds – up 56% since 2005.